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Whats this? Looks a bit like an Apache

Started by B777LR, September 14, 2009, 08:49:53 AM

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Aircav

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September 14, 2009, 09:46:20 AM
Its the Hughes YAH-64 Prototype.
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anthonyp

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September 14, 2009, 05:42:56 PM
Yep, that's the YAH-64, last attack helo built by Hughes:

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AeroplaneDriver

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September 14, 2009, 09:25:56 PM
One would think that the "YAH-64" in the web address would be a clue...

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Amphion

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September 14, 2009, 10:32:10 PM
Quote from: AeroplaneDriver on September 14, 2009, 09:25:56 PM
One would think that the "YAH-64" in the web address would be a clue...

One would, wouldn't one......  :wacko:
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Green Dragon

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September 20, 2009, 02:51:14 PM
Often wondered why they shifted the tail-plane to the low position? I seem to remember reports of damage to it in the production Apache's when missiles and rockets are fired.

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B777LR

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September 21, 2009, 05:19:08 AM
Quote from: Green Dragon on September 20, 2009, 02:51:14 PM
Often wondered why they shifted the tail-plane to the low position? I seem to remember reports of damage to it in the production Apache's when missiles and rockets are fired.

Paul Harrison

I suppose it protects the tail rotor/gearbox better from ground fire.
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